Outpatient Therapist (Jardin de los Niños)
Company: Families and Youth Inc
Location: Las Cruces
Posted on: February 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description As a cornerstone of Las Cruces
and Southern New Mexico for over four decades, Families and Youth
Innovation Plus has empowered countless youth and families through
life-changing resources and opportunities. Our mission is to create
a safer and healthier community by focusing on children and
families. Join our passionate team and be part of our continuing
legacy of positive change! Outpatient Therapist (Jardin de los
Niños), Full-Time Salaried/Exempt Make a Difference in Youth &
Family Services! The Therapist/Clinician conducts diagnostic mental
health assessments and formulates appropriate treatment plans for
children, adolescents, maternal and infant mental health and their
families based on the family needs and strengths by collaborating
with physicians, treatment team members and service providers as
necessary to implement patient interventions and achieve treatment
goals. This position requires the flexibility to work at two
different clinic locations within the community - Las Cruces and
Hatch. What You'll Do: Conduct diagnostic assessments and formulate
appropriate treatment plans Implement patient interventions based
on assessment, patient input and in conjunction with the treatment
plan team Prepare, organize, and engage in individual and group
psychotherapy interventions according to established patient goals
and treatment plan Monitor all patient and family progress in
treatment and outcomes as a result of interventions Provide Social
Emotional Learning interventions and consultation in the classrooms
of Jardin de los Niños as needed Provide education and information
in the community as needed Provide outreach and referral assistance
to clients unable to access services in the community Collaborate
with primary physician, team members and other staff and service
providers regarding client care Participate in multidisciplinary
team meetings in the school setting to facilitate treatment that is
sensitive to the varying needs of each client. Maintain written
clinical records and statistical records on individual and group
services and prepare written reports Prepare comprehensive
treatment summaries assessing progress in treatment and barriers to
discharge Provide 10-15% of interventions in nontraditional
settings and during non-traditional hours. (home, community,
school, field office, telehealth) (after 5:00pm M-F and Saturday)
Performs other duties as directed by the Clinical Manager and CEO
What You Need: License in the State of New Mexico (LISW, LMSW,
LPCC, LMHC or LMFT) Master's level behavioral health intern,
psychology intern, pre-licensure; psychology postdoctoral student;
provisional or temporary licensure Must pass a criminal background
check; maintain a current driver's license Participate in
professional development to obtain needed continuing education
credits and professional growth Written and Oral fluency in English
and Spanish highly preferred We Offer: Competitive salary
Compensation and Benefits Compensation is commensurate with
experience. Benefits include health, dental, life insurance, short
term and long term disability, supplement plans 403(b), PTO, and 14
paid holidays Opportunity to make real community impact
Keywords: Families and Youth Inc, Las Cruces , Outpatient Therapist (Jardin de los Niños), Healthcare , Las Cruces, New Mexico
